Roermonder Straße

Brief info

• Project: Roermonder Straße (Ponttor to Kohlscheider Straße) Adaptation of the road cross-section
• Objective: To redesign the roads in line with the mobility turnaround, but taking into account the interests of all types of traffic and the changing demands on road space.
• Project phase: Preliminary planning

Current

In the period from 12.11. to 10.12., the administration is conducting a public consultation on the planning. For this purpose, an information event for citizens will take place on 26.11. from 6-8 p.m. in the Generali-Saal of the Super C at Templergraben 57.

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Occasion and goal

The expansion of district heating in Aachen is currently a high priority and offers the opportunity to rethink the road cross-sections and traffic routing in the streets affected by the future routes. A route planned in Roermonder Strasse connects Aachen city center to the Schloss Rahe local heating network (see submission FB 68/0091/WP18). Planning by Regionetz is being carried out in construction phases. In the interests of integrated planning, it makes sense to also renovate the sewer, which is in great need of renewal, and to renew further supply lines. The resulting extensive civil engineering work can be used to redesign the roads in line with the mobility transition, but taking into account the needs of all types of traffic and the changing demands on the road space.

Planning

Three planning approaches were developed, which take into account the above-mentioned issues with different focuses. The creation of rows of trees on both sides represents a set framework condition and was taken into account in all concepts.

Focus on buses - separation of public transport
In this variant, the aim is to separate bus traffic from MIT (motorized individual traffic) in order to ensure the highest possible reliability and acceleration for bus traffic. Only reduced widths are possible for the facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. Due to the single lane and the necessary prevention of turning relationships, there are restrictions for MIT.

Status quo optimized - public transport in mixed traffic
With this variant, the original route for motorized traffic is retained. Bus traffic is dependent on the flow of motorized traffic along the entire route. The installation of roadside stops can make it easier for buses to arrive and depart compared to the existing route. Only (slightly) reduced widths are possible for pedestrian and cycle traffic.

Environment Pro - demand-oriented special bus lanes
In this variant, bus traffic and motorized traffic are separated as far as possible according to demand. As a rule, only one lane per direction is available for motor vehicle traffic on the route. If necessary, an additional lane can be provided at junctions. In this way, the newly gained space can be distributed in sections in favor of street greenery, bicycle and pedestrian traffic and contribute to improving the quality of the public space. Appendix 3 shows an example of an alternative route that provides for a special bus lane out of town that is as continuous as possible. It is part of the planning approach to examine whether a special bus lane into the city is preferable and with what consequences this could be implemented.

Further information

The concepts presented represent planning approaches that are not mutually exclusive and can be combined if necessary. The section to be planned is approx. 900 m long and has different requirements and possibilities depending on the section. These approaches will be discussed as part of a public participation process and the input will be used to continue the planning in a targeted manner. Subject to political approval, the administration is therefore planning to hold a public participation event in the fall of 2025. The insights gained from this will be incorporated into the submission for the planning decision.